Suggestions for photographer / non skier

Hello...

I will be in Chamonix for the first time Wednesday for a few days. I do not ski. I am going simply to see this part of the Alps and Mont Blanc as I am a travel writer/photographer. I will have a rental car and plan on driving as much as the conditions will allow to take a lot of photos and see the landscape.

I would love some suggestions on some good viewing spots along the road of the mountain and range. I've read around about going to Col de Montets, but I am uncertain if people are mostly talking of when it's not wintry weather. Would this be via the road Rte des Montets?

Can someone tell me the differences between taking the Aiguille di Midi cable car vs Le Brévent? I don't have plans to do Aiguille as I will not be comfortable doing so considering my past experiences with elevation. Is Le Brévent more doable?

For anyone that is local or has traveled around the region - I would love any suggestions that may work for me. I am willing to drive to different locations.

Thanks in advance!